10 Aug 2014

Photo of the week: Prebiotic food

Vegetables high in prebiotic fibre

The Department of Gastroenterology is undertaking research into the impact of increasing what's called 'prebiotic' fibre in your diet. Prebiotics are fibre compounds that provide a substrate for beneficial
bacteria that colonize the large bowel, and thereby stimulate the growth
and activity of these bacteria, which may benefit not only digestion and absorption of
minerals, but also immune system function. ABC Catalyst are doing a special two part program called 'Gut reaction', being broadcast Thursday 14 and 21 August 2014. See more: